BMW X6 M50D Auto
From 710 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X6 M50D Autos tested had between 26,362 and 41,153 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,857 median miles, the X6 M50D Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW X6 M50D Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X6 M50D Auto has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 710 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X6 M50D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X6 M50D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X6 M50D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X6 M50D Auto is 34,857 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,362 and 41,153 miles.
Buying a used X6 M50D Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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